Early Childhood Instructional Assistant (part-time)
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
This individual is responsible for assisting the lead teacher in guiding students as they navigate
through social, personal, academic and most importantly spiritual growth.
POSITION GOAL:
The major responsibility of the position is to assist in educating students in a manner consistent
with our school vision. This includes assisting students with age appropriate academic
experiences to facilitate a smooth transition into the next age group. Each assistant teacher
should have an understanding of the social, emotional, physical and, most importantly,
spiritual changes that will occur during these early years. This individual will take precautions
set by the administration to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. An assistant
teacher will assist the lead teacher in maintaining standards of classroom behavior upholding
and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy. An assistant teacher is
expected to assist in developing and maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to
effective learning within the limits of the available resources. The assistant will also aid in
evaluating student progress by providing feedback to the classroom teacher on a regular basis,
as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
The assistant teacher must hold a CDA (Child Development Associates Credential) or
Associates degree in Early Childhood and have a strong desire to work with children and
experience in this area is preferred. If an assistant does not have a degree or CDA, they must be
willing to work toward a CDA within the first 12 months of employment. The Instructional
Assistant will also obtain 12 hours of professional development training and 4 clock hours of
certified Bible Training over the course of the school year. All teachers will keep a current
Infant/Child CPR and first aid certificate on file.
QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS:
The teacher is a Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with
Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment
to Christian education. The teacher must have the desire to work closely and nurture a
positive relationship with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators and
community members. The teacher must demonstrate respect for all. The ability to
exercise good judgment, set a good example and comply with school standards is a
must, as well as the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful and
professional manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The assistant will:
Employee must have:
Fingerprint and background check (provided)
First-Aid Certification (online class provided)
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt; Hourly.
Work Schedule: Academic Year